Frank Black

"I was always more of what you'd call a proficient amateur." Read More

When a column's purpose is to highlight the local music scene, it's certainly understandable to focus on national touring acts that come to town. Read More

Most, not all, establishments are open tonight, but few will have live music. Read More

The Pixies, an ahead-of-its-time band two decades ago, got its due on a wildly received 2004 reunion tour. Read More

We all know how daunting—nay, obnoxious—it can be to find holiday gifts for the listener who has nearly everything. Read More

Eyeballs were sliced, a car was driven into the ocean and yes, a monkey went to Heaven Thursday night as The Pixies performed its seminal alt-rock album Doolittle in full to an elated sold-out crowd at The Paramount Theatre. Read More

Good news for you: I didn't sleep very much this week! Read More

Coming of age in the Lollapalooza era of the late '80s and early '90s, Harper Simon wasn't inclined to make music in the vein of his famous father -- you know, the literate little guy who used to sing with Garfunkel. Read More

The thickly accented, Kermit-the-Frog-voiced singer for London's garage-punk band Art Brut holds a grudge against the Hold Steady frontman from back when their bands toured together in 2007. Read More